Quality Engineer - QMS & CI Lead (Hybrid)

SEA Ltd; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

RRSP matching

20 days vacation

Half day Fridays

Flexible working arrangements

All Staff bonus

Job summary

SEA Canada is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Ottawa-based team. This hybrid role supports advanced defence and security products across their lifecycle, collaborating with teams in Canada and the UK.

You will lead QA, QC, and CI activities, administer the QMS, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and readiness for Canadian security clearance.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering or related field.
• At least four years’ experience in a manufacturing environment governed by ISO 9001, AS9100, or an equivalent quality standard.
• Knowledge of quality systems, manufacturing principles, testing methods and quality engineering practices.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, SPC, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA, QC, and Continuous Improvement activities.
• Support a QA and CI culture to grow SEA Canada.
• Develop and implement QA/CI policy for regional requirements and SEA best practice.
• Administer the SEA Canada QMS and related documentation and records management.
• Monitor QA & CI performance through scorecards and KPIs.
• Ensure process compliance across the organization.
• Coordinate internal audits and management reviews.
• Support supplier quality activities and audits.

Skills

Quality systems

Lean

Six Sigma

5S

Root cause analysis

Communication

Collaboration

ISO 9001/AS9100

Auditing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

SEA Canada is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Ottawa-based team. This hybrid role supports advanced defence and security products across their lifecycle, collaborating with teams in Canada and the UK.

You will lead QA, QC, and CI activities, administer the QMS, coordinate audits, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and readiness for Canadian security clearance.